Chef de Partie - Lead Food Prep & Menu Innovation

JEWISH CARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care Community Foundation in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Head and Sous Chefs across our Homes and Community Centres, ensuring high standards of food service, resident care, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will oversee part of the kitchen, develop menu ideas, and reflect dietary and cultural needs, while maintaining cost controls and efficient service during shifts that run 8am-4pm or 10am-6.30pm, averaging 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent qualification.
• Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in multi-site operations.
• Experience of high standard food preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen awareness.
• Knowledge of cultural requirements and producing a varied menu.
• Awareness of waste disposal techniques and infection control.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage and deliver all catering services across the organisation, ensuring resident’s liberty, dignity and safety are maintained.
• Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored and standards are met and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislation.
• Overseeing all food production is to the agreed standard.
• Developing innovative approaches towards presentation of dishes, menu planning and procedures that will optimize the cooking process.
• Reviewing and executing the menu on a regular basis, acknowledging seasonal changes in supplies, market trends and cultural requirements.
• Meeting the special needs and dietary requirements of residents and demonstrating awareness of cultural and religious preferences.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary knowledge

Waste disposal

COSHH and CQC awareness

Cultural awareness

Menu planning

Team management

Education

City & Guilds 7051/7062 or equivalent

Health & Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or QCF

Job description

Jewish Care Community Foundation in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Head and Sous Chefs across our Homes and Community Centres, ensuring high standards of food service, resident care, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will oversee part of the kitchen, develop menu ideas, and reflect dietary and cultural needs, while maintaining cost controls and efficient service during shifts that run 8am-4pm or 10am-6.30pm, averaging 37.5 hours weekly.